Second Avenue restaurant week begins June 1

The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is working with MTA Capital Construction to promote businesses impacted by construction on the 2nd Avenue subway line.

Construction underway on the 72nd Street station of the Second Avenue subway line. Credit: MTA

As part of their work with MTA Capital Construction in support of the Second Avenue Line, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is launching a special restaurant week for businesses along Second Avenue from 68th Street to 96th Street.

The initiative is meant to counteract any negative impact the ongoing construction has had on these businesses, with 27 restaurants and 29 retail and service stores participating.

The Shop 2nd Avenue—It's Worth It! campaign began in 2010 in various forms, including a logo emblazoned on more than a million MetroCards.